Archive: Terracotta Warriors

Creating Engaging Graphics We knew from Day 1 that we needed to tell the story of the Terracotta Warriors to a diverse audience with many different learning styles. Before a visitor reads a single word, they take in the images, icons, and colors in the graphics surrounding them. As such, we knew the look of […]

Protecting the Emperor’s Guard Showcasing the Warriors – Artifacts, Cases, and Platforms One of the most significant challenges in the creation of Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor was how to protect the over 160 ancient artifacts, including 10 terracotta figures, while giving visitors an up-close look at these remarkable pieces. The problem was made even more […]

The Theatrical Introductory Experience Challenges and Solutions We were tasked with interpreting a site with over 8,000 life-size statues, 120 chariots, and 520 horses made by 700,000 workers. From the beginning, it was clear that this project deserved a grand introduction. Very quickly, two distinct challenges presented themselves during planning of the entryway experience: How do we […]

An extraordinary exhibit over 2,000 years in the making, Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor has just opened at its only East Coast venue – The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Journey through one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of our time featuring ten terracotta figures and over 160 artifacts of jade, gold, bronze, weapons […]